Kenneth Oldenkamp

April 14, 1958 - July 9, 2008

I trust all of you have been informed of the untimely passing of Kenneth Oldenkamp. John Oldenkamp's, son and Don Oldenkamp's brother. He passed suddenly and unexpectedly on July 9, 2008. I was Ken's stepmother, and I knew him from the time he was 16 years of age. He turned 50 this year on April 14. He was born April 14, 1958. We cherish the times we had with Ken over my memory of more than 30 years, and of course his dad's and brother's memories of Kenneth's life since birth.   Ken reveled in riding his Harley motorcycles for many years. He "souped up" his last bike, and it was quite a show piece and had the speed and the "beautiful sound" he so enjoyed. Ken's brother Don will particularly remember how Ken fought Multiple Sclerosis for many years, striving to keep riding his Harley in spite of his gradually weakening condition. The rides they took together will be treasured memories. We all enjoyed having Ken at family gatherings where he always enjoyed some Southern home cooking. We will all remember Kenneth in different ways, but his dad and I remember him as a caring son. He was quite a buddy to his dad the last years after he moved to the Prescott area about seven years ago. Ken's four footed buddy, Tigger his cat, lived to be almost 20, and she passed in 2007. Ken adopted Tigger as a kitten from a feral litter, and Ken and almost no one else could coax her into a little lovin'. They had a special relationship. Kenneth's memorial service will be held Saturday July 26, 2008, at our church, Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 West Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301, Phone (928)778.1950. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, we suggest donations in the name of Kenneth Oldenkamp to the Yavapai Humane Society (designated for the feline population), at 1625 Sundog Ranch Road, Prescott, AZ   86301, Phone (928)445.2666. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.  Love John & Lyn Oldenkamp